If you are having faulty garage door springs in your garage door, it is best to call an expert for making the required changes. However, although springs can be dangerous, with some careful advice, you can change garage door springs yourself. Below you will find instructions for changing extension springs of your garage door.
The tools you will need are some good safety goggles and hard and protecting gloves, a set of top quality screw drivers and some vice grips.
Step 1 – Make sure you are kitted out for the job by putting on your safety goggles and gloves. There is huge amount of tension involved in these springs and any mistake can be dangerous resulting into a serious injury.
Step 2 – In case there is any problem with the spring of the door, it is important to replace both the springs as in most of the cases the other springs is expected to malfunction soon.
Step 3 – The next step when replacing garage door springs is to open the garage door until it is extended to the full amount possible. When you have your door at the top of the tracks, then hold it in place using the vice grips.
Step 4 – Next step involves removing the broken or faulty springs and mind you that it is a very dangerous step to be done by yourself. In case of looped extension springs, remove the loop with utmost care.
Step 5 – It is important that the replacement spring is of the same size as that of the older ones, so take the springs to your local store. In case they do not have the spring in stock you can ask them to get one for you.
Step 6 – Now you have purchased your new springs, it is time to bring them home and fit them. Considering the risk involved in the job, one must take proper care while looping these springs into their place.
Step 7 – The last stage is for you to unclamp your vice grips you put in place. Now check whether the door is working properly or not. There should be no strange noises in the operation of door and it should open up smoothly. In case of any trouble never hesitate to ask for professional help.
Toby Gibbon has been providing helpful information regarding Garage Door for many years. His expertise is the result of years of hands on experience in the garage door business. If you are having trouble with your door and would like some help he recommends giving Garage Door Repair a call.